| Put In: |
Boca |
| Take Out: |
Floriston |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
|
| Gradient: |
32 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
6 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
402 cfs @ 02/10/2012 02:30 AM - TRUCKEE R A FARAD CA, reading taken from USGS
|
| Good Level: |
300-1,500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
|
| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Continuous Class II and III rapids in many stretches including some steep boulder gardens. |
| Hazards: |
Low bridges and a dangerous diversion dam downstream from the take-out. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Developed Forest Service campgrounds. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 107 miles Northeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Take the Boca exit off I-80, about 7 miles east of Truckee and drive north to the river.
Take-out: Return to I-80 and follow it east about 15 miles. Take the Floriston exit and take-out just upstream from the I-80 bridge. |
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